When I built the world of Sirens in the Shadows, I needed a magic system that felt natural to the story, served the romance, and created interesting conflicts and solutions. Here’s how the magic system works in my series—and how I developed it. How Siren Powers...
Shifter romance is one of the most popular paranormal/fantasy romance subgenres, and for good reason. Shifters offer built-in conflict, fascinating world-building possibilities, and romantic dynamics that readers love. But writing shifter romance well—especially in...
People ask me why I chose to write about sirens. The truth is, I didn’t choose them. They appeared in a dream, and I couldn’t let them go. Here’s the story behind the mythology of the Sirens in the Shadows series. The Dream That Started Everything I...
Fae romance has exploded in popularity, and for good reason. Fae make compelling love interests—they’re beautiful, powerful, dangerous, and fundamentally other. But writing fae romance well requires understanding what makes fae different from other fantasy...
Creating fantasy creatures for romance novels is different from creating them for general fantasy. In epic fantasy, your creatures can be pure monsters, alien beings with no human connection, or designed purely for cool factor. But in romance, your creatures need to...
